Ed Herlihy
Actor
Biography
Edward Joseph Herlihy (August 14, 1909 – January 30, 1999) was a prominent American radio and television announcer. He was well-known for his distinctive voice and as the announcer for NBC's "The Kraft Music Hall" during the 1940s and 1950s. He was also the announcer for numerous commercials and shows, including The Jack Parr Tonight Show. Additionally, Herlihy appeared in bit parts in several movies and television shows like Pee Wee's Big Adventure. As Mr. Buxton, he was none too pleased when Pee-wee broke into his mansion and accused his son Francis of stealing his bike. Pee-wee gets his revenge by giving the upset dad a stick of spicy gum. Herlihy died of natural causes in 1999 at 89.
Filmography
The King of Comedy
as Ed Herlihy 1982
Malcolm X
as Joe Louis Announcer 1992
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
as Dooley 1985
Zelig
as Pathe News Announcer (voice) 1983
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
as Mr. Buxton 1985
Don't Drink the Water
as Narrator 1994
A Fine Mess
as TV Reporter 1986
A Long Time Till Dawn
as Announcer (uncredited) 1953
Sports on the Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage) 1997
The Republic Pictures Story
as Narrator 1991
Yesterday's Witness
as Self 1976
The Flood of ‘55
as Narrator (archive footage) 1995
Thundering Rails
as Narrator 1950
Knights of the Highway
as Narrator 1952
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
as Self - Announcer 1970
Telly... Who Loves Ya, Baby?
as Self - Announcer/Narrator 1976